Renault have confirmed that they will debut a new energy recovery system (ERS) as part of a revised 2017 power unit package, which it hopes will put them on a par with the leading Mercedes unit. The French manufacturer has already confirmed it will introduce an entirely new engine and design philosophy for its works team and customer outfits Red Bull and Toro Rosso, which it says has far more development scope for the future. But managing director Cyril Abiteboul confirmed at the weekend that it would also be introducing a new ERS. 'This year we want to confirm the turnaround of the situation on the engine. Last year was really fantastic, and we need to confirm that,' Abiteboul...
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